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Alternate Names : Bite - Tick

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Tick Bite: First Aid

If a tick is attached to you, follow these steps to remove it.

Grasp the tick close to its head or mouth with tweezers or your fingernails. Pull it straight out with a slow and steady motion. Be careful not to leave the head embedded in the skin.
Clean the area thoroughly with soap and water.
Save the tick in a jar and watch carefully for the next week or two for signs of Lyme disease.
If all the parts of the tick cannot be removed, get medical help.

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Review Date : 7/30/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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